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    I relied on a so called person and then they ditched me even though i knew she would but still got angry for few minutes and felt hurt and now i am trying to calm myself so that I don’t form new karma what else should I do

    12 months ago 59

    You’ve already done the most important thing in Jain Dharma: you noticed the anger, stopped feeding it, and are trying to prevent new karma. In Jain terms, you are moving from āsrava/bandha (inflow/bondage) toward saṁvar/nirjarā (stoppage/shedding).

    Do these simple, traditional steps now

    • Samayik (equanimity, even 12–15 minutes)
    - Sit still, spine straight. Watch the breath. Gently recite the Navkār Mantra with each out‑breath. If thoughts arise, just return to the mantra and breath. - Close with 2 minutes of kāyotsarga (stillness, feeling “I am pure soul, separate from mind-body”).
    • Four bhāvanās toward her (from Tattvārtha-sūtra 7.11)
    - Maitrī: “May I remain friendly.” - Pramod: “May I rejoice in virtue.” - Karuṇā: “May I be compassionate.” - Madhyastha: “May I stay neutral toward those who trouble me.” This last one dissolves the hurt without creating new aversion.
    • Ālochana–Pratikraman today
    - Silently admit: “Anger arose in mind, speech, body.” - Kṣamāpanā (forgiveness): - Khamemi savva jīvāe. Savve jīvā me khamantu. - Mitti me savva-bhūesu. Veraṁ majjha na kenayi. - Micchāmi dukkadaṁ. - Make a small pratyākhyān (resolve): “For the next 24 hours I will not speak or message in reaction; I will reply only after calm.” This is gupti (restraint) of mind–speech–body.
    • See the event through anuprekṣās (reflections)
    - Anitya: all relations and situations are changing; expecting permanence breeds anger. - Aśaraṇa: only right conduct protects; not another person’s behavior. - Karma: a moment of krodha binds heavy karma; a moment of kṣamā stops it.
    • Practice gentle ahimsā right now
    - No replaying the story, no labeling/blaming (mental himsā). - Speak less today; if needed, write your feelings privately and then do Navkār once.

    Short practice you can repeat any time (3–5 minutes) 1) 16 slow breaths; whisper Navkār on each exhale. 2) 1 minute kāyotsarga. 3) Say the four lines of forgiveness above once. 4) End with “I forgive and I let go; I stay in equanimity.”

    Why this works (Jain view)

    • Krodha/māna/māyā/lobha are the four kaṣāyas that open āsrava. Samayik, forgiveness, and restraint create saṁvar; pratikraman and kayotsarga do nirjarā. Staying with madhyastha-bhāvanā toward the person prevents fresh bandha.

    If you wish, you can follow these simple guides:

    • Pratikraman (what, why, and how)
    • Meaning and use of the Navkār Mantra

    May uttam-kṣamā (supreme forgiveness) arise in you.

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